More Pizzicato Pointers
Stay Close to the Strings
Letting your fingertip hover over the string that you are about to play prepares you for the motion of pizzicato.
Touch Intensity Variance
Simply touching the string and tapping it lightly produces a soft sound. Always pizzicato firmly enough for the note to be audible!
When thinking ahead, you will play with precise rhythm. Always be ready to play!
Lighter Touch = Softer Sound
When very soft pizzicato is desired, you can simply depress the string against the wood of the fingerboard before the note you wish to create, and then release this contact to create the note. This subtle pizzicato effect helps to create pianissimo and softer dynamics.
Firmer Touch = Louder Sound
Press — Contact — Release
Congratulations! You have learned how to create all types of Pizzicato.
Remember — knowing what to do is only the first step. The goal is to master this know-how and to apply it correctly! Mastering all skills require focused and organized practice.
Polished pizzicato skills prepare you to progress to the use of your bow! Now it is time to put all of these Pizzicato Pointers into action!
Let’s learn to perform PIZZICATO CLASS EXERCISES.
